Lucky Chinese Food

It's not uncommon to find a line of customers out the door at dinner time at Lucky Chinese Food in the Callens Corner shopping center.

Lucky Chinese has a lot going for it – specifically its prices and portions. There is no scrimping when you order the one, two or three-item combinations here. The server will have a hard time closing the lid on the box.

You can have your choice of chow mein, steamed or fried rice with your entrees, which you order cafeteria-style from a long steam table of hot food.

Lucky Chinese's prices, as mentioned earlier, are very reasonable, with one-item combos going for about $5, two-items for $6 and three items for $7. A two-item combo will easily feed two people.

The options are plentiful, like string bean beef, kung pao chicken, orange chicken, sweet and sour pork or chicken and spicy ribs, just to name a few.

While we examined the long line of options, our server gladly offered us a couple of samples to help us make a decision. They also will whip up a special order for you should you, for example, want the kung pao chicken without the spicy chili.

Because of its popularity, there is ample seating. But you'll see a lot of people ordering food to go. They also cater. One reminder: They accept cash only.

Lucky Chinese Food benefits from its location. It's in the Albertsons parking lot, right next to Starbucks. You're probably not going to impress your date by choosing Lucky Chinese for dinner, but if you like a lot of food and you're in a hurry, you won't be disappointed.

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